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Is Vaccination For Shingles Advisable At An Elderly Age?

I am 70 years old and am in good health and do not take medications. My Dad is 94 years old and also is not taking medication. Is it advisable for us to get the Shingles vaccine. I have had Chicken Pox and my Dad has had Shingles many years ago.
What are some of the side effects we may experience?

posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2015

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